Peer Advocate Community

Explore a rewarding role as a Peer Advocate with Northern Health in Terrace. Leverage your lived experiences to support mental health and substance use initiatives within the community.

The Peer Advocate position focuses on using your experience in social services to help urban and rural peers, particularly within Indigenous communities. You will engage in health promotion, harm reduction, and provide mentorship to those in need. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge of diverse community wellness approaches in a collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide peer support to individuals struggling with mental health

• Facilitate health promotion and harm reduction activities

• Mentor peers in a culturally respectful manner

• Develop community programs for substance use initiatives

• Collaborate with First Nations organizations

Requirements:

• Two years of related experience in social services

• Knowledge of Indigenous health contexts and principles

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to manage conflict respectfully

• Valid BC Driver’s License may be required

Utilize your passion for community support and your lived experiences to make a difference as a Peer Advocate at Northern Health.
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